Challenger emerges to Boy Scouts of America

In aftermath of gay scouts decision, Trail Life USA gains foothold

9:42 PM,
Jan. 17, 2014

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For more than a century, Boy Scouts of America has been the big dog on the block when it comes to youth scouting and camping adventures.

But a challenger is emerging in the aftermath of the organization's controversial decision in 2013 to allow openly gay youths to participate. Trail Life USA is up and running, and at least three troops are forming in the mountains - one in Flat Rock in Henderson County, one in McDowell and another in Spruce Pine in Mitchell County, according to the Trail Life website.

In its promotional materials online, Trail Life flatly states, "Our goal is to be the premier ...